Man charged following Lynn County crash that killed 17-year-old
The Lynn County Sheriff's Office (LCSO) has released an update regarding the fatal collision on August 15 that took the life of 17-year-old Ariel Santos.
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West Texas cotton farmer talks drought's impact on yield
The lack of rainfall around the South Plains was noticeable for most, but one local staple, cotton, had an especially rough time weathering the rough conditions....
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Texas South Plains Honor Flight returns home from Washington D.C.
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The community welcomed home South Plains veterans from the October 2026 Honor Flight. Their flight landed just after 8 p.m. at Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport....
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Lubbock County justice of the peace accuses county judge of unwanted sexual advances
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Lubbock County Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley says County Judge Curtis Parrish made unwanted sexual advances toward her in 2024. Parrish called the allegations “preposterous” and said he had no comment. Rowley first made the claims public on the Faceboo...
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Mac Davis statue approved by city council, looks to honor musician’s legacy
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - For those who may be too young to know the kind of man Mac Davis was, Lubbock pastor and musician Jeff McCreight can help fill in the gaps. According McCreight, Mac Davis, he felt that “God had given him the gift of songwriting,” McCreight said. “He always...
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Texas Tech's Homecoming Court ready for weeklong festivities
Texas Tech Homecoming week is officially underway, with it's kick-off celebration happening outside the Student Union Building.
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20 years later: Family still looking for justice in Bailey County homicide case
The surviving family members of Jonathan 'Wongo' Kindle continue to seek justice and an indictment in the 2006 unsolved murder of the 25-year-old Bailey County farmer....
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Lubbock agency says leaving abuse is not simple
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Women’s Protective Services of Lubbock receives calls every day from victims seeking help getting out of threatening situations. Mikaylyn Lujan has worked with the service for two years and has seen the dangers of domestic violence firsthand. She said leav...
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Davis College receives $28.9 million USDA grant for food safety complex
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The Davis College of Agriculture received a grant of more than $28 million from the USDA to establish a new building on Texas Tech’s campus focused on food safety. Plans for the space Dr. Clint Krehbiel, dean of the Davis College of Agriculture and Natural...
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United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird's Bread honor three Lubbock area teachers
United Family and Mrs. Baird's Bread announced the September winners of the 16th annual Teachers On The Rise program, recognizing Maribel Ojeda, Kriston Deshazo, and Lindsey Pierson....
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United Supermarkets, Mrs Baird’s name three Lubbock area teachers on the rise
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The United Family and Mrs Baird’s Bread have announced the September winners of the 16th annual Teachers On The Rise program. The winners are Maribel Ojeda of Miller Elementary School (Lubbock ISD), Kirston Deshazo of McCool Academy (Lubbock ISD) and Linds...
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Lubbock Pumpkin Trail schedule changes due to weather forecast
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - The City of Lubbock Parks and Recreation Department has changed its 2026 Pumpkin Trail schedule because of forecasted weather. The Pumpkin Trail will not open Thursday, Oct. 15. Weather permitting, it will open Friday, Oct. 16, at 5 p.m. and continue as pl...
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Celtic Angels to perform at Buddy Holly Hall in February 2027
The Celtic Angels featuring the Trinity Ensemble is scheduled to perform at Buddy Holly Hall on February 22, 2027, with tickets going on sale October 16....